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Old 04-04-2008, 01:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello ppl I am new to this sport neverr been on a mobile before and i am purchasing one today.A 96 yamaha vmax 500 any thoughts on this snowmobile it,s in great condition got it for 600$. Just need one for ice fishing big lakes out here and the legs are,nt as good as they use to be.I allways thirst for knowledge have a great day ppl.On further reading i should call it a sled lol mobile yup i,am a green horn great site ppl
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Old 04-04-2008, 03:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome aboard! Those are not that great as far as fuel mileage goes, but for $600 who cares!!
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Old 04-04-2008, 05:01 PM   #3 (permalink)
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[quote=smallengineguy]Welcome aboard! Those are not that great as far as fuel mileage goes, but for $600 who cares!![/QUOTE

sweet thx for the reply but good enough to get across the lake when ice fishing how the power are they a constent shop star or are they reliable
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Old 04-04-2008, 06:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 04-04-2008, 09:25 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 04-05-2008, 05:30 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 04-06-2008, 07:27 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Welcome to the Snow Show! Enjoy. My V max has been reliable, but the gas milage could be better.
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Old 04-06-2008, 09:07 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Welcome aboard! That is one of the most reliable sleds! Not the fastest or as they have been saying best mpg but then again back in 96 nobody was! I'd say the power is very good! The one thing I would do though is drop the gear down a tooth in the chain case, this really helps these sleds alot! There are several wear items that will need to be watched, but good luck and enjoy!
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Old 04-09-2008, 08:39 AM   #9 (permalink)
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